but this series has actually made me do it. It is unusual for me to lose control of my emotions while writing reviews. The past/present storyline is interesting & using same actors in the both adds a totally different dimension to the storytelling. The 2 plots are integrated seamlessly into the narrative to make this series absolutely unmissable. Who has killed the author and will the final chapter of the novel ever be retrieved is what this series is all about. The second mystery is set in 1955 and we actually follow Atticus Pünd go about solving the murder ( the novel itself which is missing the final chapter). The first mystery set in the present era is about a book editor's investigation into the murder of a famed novelist and the last missing chapter of his final novel featuring his most famous Detective Atticus Pünd. #sanjuzzreviews #magpiemurders An awesome double mystery, with 2 stories going hand in hand and finally culminating in a beautifully conceived climax !! One of the most satisfying Brit whodunits that I have watched in recent times. If you enjoy the world of Agatha Christie and Francis Durbridge, then you may just enjoy this series, 8/10.

Will we get The Moonflower Murders? I hope so, that's another cracking book that would adapt well. In the style of Poirot he also gets his big moment to unravel the mystery. Personally I preferred the scenes set in the past, the crimes in the book were really engaging, I'd be happy to watch a series of Atticus Pund mysteries. It looks amazing, it's a wonderful looking production, with some fabulous clothes, sets and cars. It's a little confusing at times, but it all comes together well, and even if you don't fully understand events, you will during the conclusion. Anthony Horovitz has written some great material, and adapted One great shows, including some of the best loved Agatha Christie dramas. Try and imagine the concept of a Poirot novel taking place inside an episode of Midsomer Murders, that's about the closest description I can think of to describe this quirky, but enjoyable series.

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